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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
A Venango Herald note argues that nine out of ten men who avoid advertising think they would not pay, and if unable to advertise they fear it would not be profitable. The piece urges merchants to advertise to succeed.
The Corry Castor Company's plant at Second Avenue and Church Street suffered severe fire damage on the first evening. Losses include stock and machinery, with total costs estimated at three to five thousand dollars, fully insured. Fire discovered by Edward Grapser, delays in alarms noted. plant to reopen in a few days. Jamestown and Falconer face a gas famine due to a main break near Foote Avenue, repairs expected by Saturday. Gas supply being pressed through the main to service Jamestown, with some gas vented to the air during temporary fix attempts.
Corry Grange presents an aged program for a Saturday afternoon event at Corry Frage. The lineup includes opening song. recitations by Edith Leneon and Lonie Jewell. Bread making by Lugetta Armstrong. music by Myers and Schadel. questions by M Perkins and Armstrong. addressing household duties and farm economics with local speakers.
A united church meeting last night debated remodeling or relocating to a new home of worship. Voted strongly in favor of a new church at a different location, with a committee chosen to select the site and dispose of current church and parsonage properties. The church has struggled for years, paid debts and repairs totaling about 1800, and hopes for a modern facility that commands city respect.
Thirty friends gathered at the corner of Concord and Church Streets last evening for a shower honoring Miss Laurina Swanson. Guests brought fine refreshments and left many beautiful gifts as tokens of friendship for a highly esteemed young lady in Corry.
The 32nd Epworth League Convention will be held May 5 through 10 at the First Methodist Church in Jamestown. Rev. O. G. M. Riley from Brooklyn Heights will lead the opening and sessions, with local chapters arranging programs and a large gathering expected. The event features memorial services dedicating a tablet and entered picture in honor of Rev. Hiv, amid preparations for a strong attendance.
Miss Budie Marion Dutton wed Charles Bannack of Buffalo New York in a small ceremony at Pretty Home Wayne Street. Dr Roscoe Luper Foulke officiated at the First Methodist Church of Shomsville. Bride wore cream voile with white satin trimming and carried white roses. groom in black. After the Me thodist service a small dinner followed. Guests included Mrs D F Kaye of China aunt of the bride. The couple plan Buffalo residence.
A late program at the Amuse theater offers The leading lady in One of the Beat comedies of the year with Mr Bunney a reading lady and two other comedies.
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